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Inmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind bars

Gang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.

Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds

The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.

NZ Herald Live: Victim of abuse wants a judicial review

Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review

Woman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throat

The woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.

'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport

Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.

'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis op

Thanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.

Influential gang member returns to NZ for funeral, police arrest him at Auckland airport

Social media posts show the gangster driving flash cars and shopping for designer clothes.

Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare

Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.

'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase

He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.

Double-murder trial aborted after just one day

He was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.

Manhunt for driver after fatal crash overnight in central Auckland

The crash left one driver dead and a passenger in critical condition.

Body found in burned-out vehicle in Wellington park overnight

A scene examination is due to take place today.

'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neck

She warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.

Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home

Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.

'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown says

Joseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.

'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stop

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again

'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'

'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones

The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.